Peter Bass was youth pastor at Brooks Assembly of God. Brooks is an unincorporated community north of Salem, Oregon. He was accused of repeatedly raping an underage girl. The police said he did not know her through church.
He pleaded guilty and was sentenced to 33 years in prison plus 46 years and 8 months of post-prison supervision and registry as a sex offended.
At sentencing, Kurston Ross, a member of the church advocated for him, describing him as a great leader. “He was a great pastor,” Ross said. “I trust him. I always have. To this day I still trust him and respect him greatly. Our youth were devastated, but they tell me that they still love him and respect him.”
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- Oregonian: Former youth pastor sentenced to 33 years for raping girl
- Statesman Journal: Brooks youth pastor sentenced to 33 years in rape of girl
Salem, Oregon · Tuesday, May 05, 2015
